Lavender Blue

Q: How do I use #B5B3E5 in CSS?

You can use #B5B3E5 in CSS with: background-color: #B5B3E5; or color: #B5B3E5; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 179, 229). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 22%, 0%, 10%.

#B5B3E5

Lavender Blue is a cool light color with the hex code #B5B3E5. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 181, 179, 229 in digital design or CMYK 21%, 22%, 0%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Lavender Blue Color Values

HEX: #B5B3E5
RGB: 181, 179, 229
HSL: 242°, 49%, 80%
CMYK: 21, 22, 0, 10

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Lavender Blue sits at 242° on the color wheel, placing it in the cool color family, typically conveying calm and professionalism. With 49% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, cool colors like Lavender Blue work well for backgrounds, navigation, and establishing trust. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Lavender Blue in print, the CMYK breakdown of 21%, 22%, 0%, 10% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Lavender Blue

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #B5B3E5;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 181, 179, 229;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#B5B3E5',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 21%
M: 22%
Y: 0%
K: 10%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(181, 179, 229)
rgba(181, 179, 229, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

15 brand s with colors near 242° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B5B3E5?

#B5B3E5 is Lavender Blue, a cool light color with RGB values of 181, 179, 229. It has a hue of 242°, 49% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #B5B3E5?

The RGB color code for #B5B3E5 is rgb(181, 179, 229). This means it contains 181 red, 179 green, and 229 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Lavender Blue a warm or cool color?

Lavender Blue (#B5B3E5) is a cool color with a hue between 120-300° on the color wheel.

How do I use #B5B3E5 in CSS?

You can use #B5B3E5 in CSS with: background-color: #B5B3E5; or color: #B5B3E5; or as an RGB value: rgb(181, 179, 229). For print design, use CMYK: 21%, 22%, 0%, 10%.